# Mapcha vs Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS at 88% against Mapcha's 50%. Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 1). Mapcha's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Mapcha holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS has 3.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Mapcha's written reviews are positive against 88% of Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mapcha ships an update every 11 months, Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mapcha | Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapcha/id956671318/reviews)** | [4.7 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/organic-mapsoffline-maps-gps/id1567437057/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **88.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#35** |
| Size | 31 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marc Baldwin](https://appshunter.io/developer/640084769) | [Organic Maps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567437059) |

## What reviewers say

### Mapcha

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapcha/id956671318)

Overlay your paper maps onto your device's screen to see your current location, even offline. Simply calibrate by matching points on your paper map to digital maps.

**Highlights:** Overlay paper maps on digital maps, See current location on paper maps, Offline map usage, Calibrate maps using known points, Use device camera or photo library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/organic-mapsoffline-maps-gps/id1567437057)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate and explore with detailed offline maps and GPS guidance. Plan, record, and import routes for travel, hikes, and rides without needing an internet connection. Enjoy privacy-first, battery-efficient navigation with extensive points of interest.

**Highlights:** 100% offline maps and navigation, Fast zooming and search, Detailed points of interest, Turn-by-turn voice guidance, Hiking and cycling trail layers, Route recording and import/export, Multiple map styles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent offline maps
- 🔒 Privacy-focused
- 👍 Detailed and accurate maps
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Lightweight and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing or crashing issues
- 🔋 Can be battery-intensive during navigation
- 🔍 Search function could be improved
- 👎 Routing and navigation not as robust as some paid alternatives

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent handling of address search
- Elevation data not always accurate

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize map styles and colors
- Integration with fitness tracking apps
- Improved public transportation routing
- Satellite/aerial imagery support
- Apple Watch app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mapcha free?

Mapcha is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS free?

Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mapcha or Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS?

Mapcha is rated higher. Mapcha averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS averages 4.7 from 3.4K ratings.

### Do Mapcha or Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS have ads?

Neither Mapcha nor Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mapcha or Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS?

Mapcha ships an update every 11 months, and Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS fortnightly. Most recently, Mapcha was updated on October 15, 2026 and Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*